About the star ratings

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UPDATE: Following the firing of TCM in mid-January 2025, the County missed several reports on their staffing levels. The Administrator working at the time, had said he knew how to file "everything" however, he did not. He ignored several emails. This never would have happened if TCM was kept as the management company. Because of this, Walnut Acres was fined and went down to a 1-star rating for staffing. That Administrator submitted his resignation in July, 2025 and since then we have had two other Administrators.

 Perspective is necessary when discussing star ratings.

"The overall star rating for nursing homes lets you compare nursing homes on topics you consider most important and gives you a “snapshot” of the quality of each nursing home. The rating, between 1 to 5 stars, combines results and data from 3 important sources, including:

• Health inspections
• Staffing
• Quality measures

A star rating is calculated for each of these 3 sources, along with an overall rating.

How should I use the nursing home star ratings?

Star ratings can give you important information and help you compare nursing homes, but aren't a substitute for visiting the nursing home. Use the star ratings together with other sources of information, and review the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and the Nursing Home Checklist to help you think of questions to ask when you visit the nursing home and determine whether a nursing home fits you or your family members' needs." 

Copied from: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/resources/nursing-home/overall-star-rating

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